Charles Leclerc spoke at a press conference in Monte Carlo, where the Monaco Grand Prix is being run this weekend. “There are a lot of activities to follow since it is my home race and last night we also had a preview screening of the Formula 1-inspired film – he told -. I think it is a great product that will bring even more people closer to our world and I look forward to everyone being able to go and see it at the cinema to see how it is received by the mass audience”.

The pilot of Ferrari is realistic: “Clearly we know what the weaknesses of our car have been so far, however, we are also aware that Monaco is a unique race. I am always super motivated, looking forward to getting out on the track and seeing our level of competitiveness”.

However, the monegasque has one hope: “Qualifying is of paramount importance here and I hope I can put my best foot forward as I have often managed to do on the city circuits. It has already happened in 2021 to do better than expected, hopefully history will repeat itself on Saturday”

Closing remarks on Ayrton Senna: “I have seen and reviewed pictures of him behind the wheel on the streets of the Principality and I must say that they are always a great inspiration to me. In addition, the Senna myth immediately brings me to the thought of my father, who also had the opportunity to share the track with Ayrton in Formula 3. I have never hidden the fact that, although I have never seen him live, he is one of my reference points and it is nice that there are, even years later, so many people who carry him in their hearts”.

Marc Marquez spoke at a press conference in Silverstone, where the UK Grand Prix is staged this weekend. “Definitely Le Mans was a complicated Sunday, it was easy to make mistakes – he began -. In Silverstone we will try to get back to our level and try to manage the weekend in the best way”.

The world leader has won only once on the English circuit: “I will try to score a lot of points, that is the most important thing. And then I will try to adapt to the situation. It is not one of my favorite circuits, I expect Alex and Bagnaia very strong”.

“When you are on the podium and winning races you have more fun– continued the Spaniard -When you have the’latest official version of the bike you start to feel a little bit of pressure. Last year in Gresini I was trying to rebuild confidence, but if you wear red and you have the 2025 bike you have to win. I am also having fun” though.

“There&#8217s always something to improve, we have to improve on the details. From Austin to Le Mans we made progress, I was more relaxed. Zarco was fantastic and chose the fastest tire, while it was riskier for me to make that kind of choice. Johann, on the other hand, managed everything the best, but I can’t always play too many wild cards. It had already happened to me in Jerez”.

“I know why I didn”t win here as I did elsewhere, but I can”t say it before the GP because then maybe Pecco and Alex will hear me” concluded Marquez jokingly.

Luciano Darderi’s journey at the Hamburg Atp 500 ended in the quarterfinals against Andrey Rublev of Russia. The Italian in fact was beaten in three sets with the final score of 6-1, 3-6, 6-3. The Russian thanks to this victory regained confidence and solidity after a complicated period, marked by seven defeats in the last nine outings.

The match in Germany opened with an immediately incisive Rublev. The Russian is solid on serve and aggressive from the back court, nullifying three break points in the first game and then taking the lead. Darderi’s difficulties on serve give the number three seed a chance to place two decisive breaks in the fourth and sixth games. The first set closed quickly with a clear 6-1, with the Russian imposing his own rhythm.

In the second partial, however, the Blue completely changes register and gear. He improves his serving percentages and is able to handle prolonged exchanges better. The forehand starts to be really incisive, often taking Rublev out of his comfort zone. After nullifying a break point, Darderi gets the decisive break in the sixth game and consolidates the lead with authority. A beautiful long backhand closes the set 6-3, reviving his ambitions.

In the deciding set, however, Rublev becomes dominant again. He immediately gets a break in the second game thanks to more incisiveness in his groundstrokes, especially with his forehand. Darderi tries to fight back, even a bit stymied and annoyed in the last set by the Italian-Argentinean. Darderi is no longer able to trouble his opponent in response. The Russian managed the advantage with experience and closed 6-3, securing a place in the semifinals, where he will take on the winner between Muller and Auger-Aliassime. Still, excellent performance by Darderi, who will now fly as soon as possible to Paris ahead of Roland Garros, where he will face the American Sebastian Korda.